Lot #207: Lou Reed – Vinyl Album: “Live: Take No Prisoners”

Lou Reed – Vinyl Album: “Live: Take No Prisoners” This is "Live: Take No Prisoners", a double live album by rock musician Lou Reed, released in November 1978. Key Album Details Recording: The performances were recorded between May 17–21, 1978, at The Bottom Line in New York City. Unique Style: The album is famous (or infamous) for Reed’s extensive, often profane or humorous stage banter and monologues, which sometimes overshadow the music. Reed himself jokingly suggested the working title "Lou Reed Talks, And Talks, And Talks". Audio Technology: It was recorded using binaural technology, making it one of the earliest pop albums to utilize this 3D-audio recording method. Cover Art: The original illustrations were officially credited to Brent Bailer, but Spanish illustrator Nazario won a legal battle in 2000 proving he was the original artist. Notable Content The album features long, improvised versions of some of Reed's most famous songs: "Walk on the Wild Side": Includes a nearly 17-minute version with a long story about the song's origin and a rant against rock critics. "Sweet Jane": Often cited as a standout live version. "I'm Waiting for the Man": Stretches to nearly 14 minutes. "Street Hassle": A live rendition of the title track from his previous studio album. Reed famously said this record was the one he would "choose for posterity," claiming it was as close to his true self as a listener could get. All information provided herein is considered accurate. It is the buyer's responsibility to verify its accurateness. As shown and as is. The pictures are part of the description. Pickup category timeslot {A}